Posts Tagged ‘Mark Udall’

U.S. Senator Mark Udall
The hard truth is that it is time for the United States to adopt more realistic goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan. We must acknowledge that there will not be a military solution to the Afghanistan conflict – there can only be a political one – and that requires Pakistan to take responsibility and be held accountable for its actions. If peace can’t be achieved by 2014 when our combat troops are set to leave, we need a Plan B that leaves Afghanistan
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May 24, 2011
Udall Says he will Oppose PATRIOT Act Extension as Senate Leaders Refuse to Allow Critical Changes
Udall Wants Amendments to Improve Law, Ensure Constitutional Freedoms are Protected
VIDEO: http://markudall.senate.gov/?p=video&id=1088
Today, Mark Udall objected to a move by the Senate’s leadership to shut down debate on the PATRIOT Act, saying he will vote against the proposed four-year reauthorization of the most controversial sections of the PATRIOT Act
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Today, Mark Udall released the following statement to recognize Equal Pay Day:
“As a father and a husband, it saddens me that women are still getting paid on average 77 cents to the dollar that men get for doing the same work,” Udall said. “Our economic recovery can only be as strong as the productivity of our workers. When half our workforce is unfairly told their work isn’t as valuable as that of their male counterparts, we cripple our own progress. I support
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Mark Udall’s statement regarding the budget agreement reached tonight between Democrats and Republicans:
April 8, 2011
“I congratulate both Democrats and Republicans for coming together and agreeing on a budget compromise. Shutting down the government would’ve affected tens of thousands of Coloradans and their livelihoods were at stake. Military families were worried about receiving their paychecks, farmers would’ve waiting for operating loans to put seed in the
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Today, Mark Udall made the following statement on U.S. action in Libya:
“Like all Americans, I deplore and condemn the violence against Libyans who are asserting their rights to basic freedoms. Colonel Qaddafi has been a brutal dictator and is viciously attacking his own people in order to maintain control, and he gave the international community no choice but to act .
“Importantly, the United States is acting in concert with the United Nations. France, Britain and other nations
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Udall Unveils Roadmap to Create Jobs, Reduce National Debt and Streamline Government
Plan Will Guide Udall Agenda for Legislation in New Congress
Today, Mark Udall launched his plan to get the state’s—and country’s—economy back on track: Colorado Winning the Global Economic Race. His roadmap calls for a three-pronged approach: reducing the national debt, support for innovation, and reform from within.
Udall developed his plan after talking with Colorado small-business
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Votes Against Both R and D Proposals – Neither Represents a Viable Path Forward
Saying that neither the Democrats nor the Republicans had come up with an acceptable plan for funding the government through the end of the year, Mark Udall today voted against proposals drawn up by leaders in both parties. He released the following statement after the vote:
“It’s time for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to trade their swords for pencils and start working together on a viable
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February 24
Coloradans Needing Help with Federal Agencies are Invited to Come by
A representative of Senator Mark Udall’s office will hold office hours in Berthoud on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Udall’s Constituent Services Advocate, Bryan VanDriel, will be available to answer questions and help Coloradans who need assistance with issues involving federal agencies. VanDriel will be available in the Cottonwood Roam at the Berthoud Area
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Mark Udall issued the following statement after Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and several others were attacked by a gunman during a public event at a grocery store in Tucson, AZ:
“This is a sad day for our country. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and the other victims of today's senseless shootings.
“Congresswoman Giffords is a brilliant and dedicated public servant who works tirelessly for the people of her
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Udall Successfully Helps Lead U.S. Senate on Final Bipartisan Vote to Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Department of Defense to Responsibly Implement New Policy
Today the U.S. Senate passed a landmark bill, cosponsored by Mark Udall, that will repeal the law known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and will task the U.S. Department of Defense with implementing the new policy in a way that protects our national security. Earlier in the day, the Senate
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